Kia Carens 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Kia Carens engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Despite the higher power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carens could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.58 m | |
| Kia Carens is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Carens is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 8 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. This could mean that the Kia Carens uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia Carens scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 11 600 | |
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